NATIONAL PARALEGAL DAY - AUGUST 6, 2026

Thanks to all that came out to Pinot's Palette to celebrate National Paralegal Day!  It was such a great evening and we all had so much fun!  Many thanks to our wonderful sponsors - Hannah Heitkamp at Esquire Solutions and Dustin Eisen at Magna Legal Services! We so much appreciate your continued support of PACO and paralegals across Central Ohio!

WORKERS' COMPENSATION ROUND TABLE

Join us on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at noon when Shawn Fox and Tim Larrison of the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation Special Investigations Department will provide a presentation regarding the SIU's investigations of injured workers who are receiving benefits while working.  The presentation also will touch on investigations involving fraudulent billing by medical providers.  Registration is available on the web site.

AUGUST GENERAL MEMBERSHIP AND LEGAL INSIGHTS

Due to the heavy vacation season, there will be no GM or Legal Insights session during August.  Meetings will resume in September.

NFPA NEWS

Convention 2026 - Registration is open!  This year's convention is being held from Thursday, September 24, 2026 through Saturday, September 27, 2026 in Bloomington, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis.  All paralegals are welcome and encouraged to attend!  Located just minutes from the airport and across the street from the Mall of America, all events will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Airport.  Convention will provide the opportunity to earn as many as 11 CLEs over two days and will offer several workshops as well.  Also on the schedule are the Fall Region Meetings, State of the Federation Meeting, Exhibit Hall, and Exhibitor Reception.  Breakfast and lunch are included daily.  For more information, a complete list of CLE sessions and workshops, and for registration:  https://www.paralegals.org/page/2026-annual-convention

The next NFPA Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 8PM ET.  All are welcome to attend.  Registration information will be provided soon.

Volunteers are needed to serve on the 2027 Budget Committee.  Please contact Cathy Curtis, Treasurer and Director of Finance, at treasurer@paralegals.org if you are interested in serving on this committee.

PRO BONO OPPORTUNITIES

LASCO is holding the following events:

Franklin County Expungement and Record Sealing Clinic - Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Westgate Community Center, 455 S. Westgate Avenue, Columbus.  Both morning and afternoon sessions are available.  A virtual lunch and learn will be provided for all volunteers a week in advance.  For more information and to register: https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/qq9hfy71gz1qon/

Franklin County Driver's License Event - Thursday, October 1, 2026 at the Columbus Public Library Main Branch.  Half day shifts are available.  For more information and to register:  https://oslsa.wufoo.com/forms/qfmpbd716dqved/

Be sure to read the PACO News and register today for upcoming events at:  https://pacoparalegals.org/News